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SOFTSWISS Becomes an Exclusive Partner to Fire & Ice 20th Anniversary Event
SOFTSWISS, an innovative software provider for the industry, becomes part of one of the grandest and brightest events in the iGaming community – Fire & Ice 2023! In an exclusive partnership with the organisers, the company will gather friends, partners, and guests at the famous venue Troxy in London to celebrate the 20th anniversary of this legendary iGaming journey. The most awaited special event will take place on 8 February, the same week as ICE London and iGB Affiliate London.
Blazing with the slogan ‘Beyond our Wildest Dreams’, the Fire & Ice special event will bring together the most influential figures and founders of online gaming businesses. According to the organisers, the party will push the limits of entertainment beyond the wildest dreams of all in attendance.
SOFTSWISS is highly honoured to become an exclusive partner to these incredible festivities and support the organisers in hitting such an impressive milestone of two decades in the industry. Working in tandem with Fire & Ice means SOFTSWISS is not only a savvy iGaming expert but one of those blazing the way for the whole industry.
Valentina Bagniya, Chief Marketing Officer at SOFTSWISS, comments on the event: “We are inspired to be part of this bright celebration as Fire & Ice is undoubtedly the most intriguing and exciting event for the iGaming community. Along with the Fire & Ice team, SOFTSWISS creates the story of iGaming, and we are proud to be an exclusive partner to the 20th anniversary show. This year SOFTSWISS is back in London to showcase new products and present the next chapter of the hot promo campaign we have started in Malta. So, it’s time to bring the heat to London!”
“We are so thankful to SOFTSWISS for supporting what will be, by far, our biggest production to date. This event tells the story of our industry, and it is a huge responsibility for us. It is the most challenging task we have ever undertaken,” comments Michael Caselli, the show organiser and co-host of Fire & Ice 2023. “You will find yourselves sitting next to those industry grandees you’ve seen on screens and boards. This is the party to celebrate the people who have built a reliable foundation for the industry to thrive in the future.”
Jodie Thind, the event organiser and co-host, adds, “We couldn’t have asked for a better innovative brand to partner with us to make this anniversary event extra special. The journey has been quite incredible, and we see this event as a thank you to everyone in iGaming.”
About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international iGaming company supplying certified software solutions for managing gambling operations. The expert team, which counts 1,500+ employees, is based in Malta, Poland, Georgia, and Belarus. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides one-stop-shop iGaming software solutions. The company has a vast product portfolio, including the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with thousands of casino games, the Affilka affiliate platform, the Sportsbook Platform and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS was the first in the world to introduce a bitcoin-optimised online casino solution.
About Fire & Ice
Lyceum Media’s Fire & Ice party is the iGaming industry’s original and most anticipated networking event of the year, since 2002. It’s held annually in the same week as ICE London and iGB Affiliate London and attracts the Who’s Who in iGaming. It promises execs a night to remember with its distinctive show and atmosphere.
Be part of this historical, exciting, unique event by booking a table or simply attending.
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Regulated iGaming markets push operators toward audit-ready affiliate tracking
As regulators scrutinise AML, RG and advertising, operators face rising pressure to validate attribution and partner payouts end to end.
Growing regulation in iGaming is changing how operators manage affiliates, track player acquisition, and control partner payouts, according to a new statement from affiliate platform provider Affnook.
The company argues that in regulated markets affiliates are increasingly treated as an extension of an operator’s marketing activity, raising the stakes for oversight in areas such as affiliate advertising practices, responsible gambling controls, anti-money laundering (AML) and data privacy. The release points to the Danish Gambling Authority as one example of a regulator highlighting potential AML risks linked to affiliate partnerships and urging operators to strengthen risk assessments across third-party acquisition channels.
Affnook says the industry is moving away from “Trust Me” affiliate reporting as stakeholders demand performance data and revenue attribution that can be independently verified. It lists audit-ready reporting, verifiable revenue attribution, transparency into tracking and commission calculations, and consistent reporting standards as key expectations in more heavily regulated environments.
The company also frames financial governance as a parallel priority to tracking, citing the need for net gaming revenue (NGR) verification, commission accuracy, invoice reconciliation and payment oversight. It adds that multi-touch player journeys and reduced effectiveness of cookie-based attribution are widening “attribution blind spots,” which can fuel partner disputes, weaken decision-making and complicate compliance reviews.
In the release, Affnook positions platform features such as audit logs, partner activity monitoring, consent-aware tracking, real-time commission calculations and server-to-server tracking as the types of capabilities operators should evaluate as regulatory expectations increase.
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Alberta
Play’n GO goes live in Alberta iGaming with 10+ operators
Supplier expands to its third regulated Canadian province after Ontario and Québec, launching on Alberta’s market opening week.
Play’n GO has entered the newly regulated Alberta iGaming market, launching its casino games with more than ten licensed operators on the market’s opening week, the supplier said on 16 July 2026.
The Alberta rollout marks Play’n GO’s third regulated Canadian province, following Ontario and Québec, and extends the company’s North American regulated-market footprint.
According to the company, its content was made available in Alberta for the first time on launch day via a network of licensed operators.
Esteban Perez, New Market Entry Lead at Play’n GO said: “Entering Alberta with more than 10 operators on day one of regulation is a significant milestone for Play’n GO and a testament to the strength of our regulated market strategy. Canada continues to be a key focus for us, and expanding into our third province reflects both the demand for our content and the strength of our partnerships with licensed operators.
“We are proud to support Alberta’s regulated market with a portfolio that prioritises entertainment, compliance and long-term sustainability.”
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Alberta
Play’n GO strengthens Canadian footprint with Alberta iGaming market entry
The Swedish gaming giant confirms its entry into its third regulated Canadian Province with its industry leading portfolio of games now available in Alberta for the first time
Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, today announced its successful entry into the newly regulated Alberta iGaming market, with a wide range of its premium content going live with more than ten licensed operators on market launch day this week.
The milestone further reinforces Play’n GO’s commitment to regulated market expansion across North America and marks the company’s third Canadian province, following established operations in Ontario and Québec.
Play’n GO’s launch in Alberta ensures players have immediate access to a portfolio of world-class titles from day one of the market’s regulated opening. By partnering with a broad network of licensed operators at launch, the company has solidified its position as a trusted supplier in newly regulated jurisdictions.
The Alberta rollout builds on Play’n GO’s strong track record of working alongside regulators and operators to deliver safe, compliant, and high-quality entertainment to players, while supporting sustainable market growth.
Esteban Perez, New Market Entry Lead at Play’n GO said: “Entering Alberta with more than 10 operators on day one of regulation is a significant milestone for Play’n GO and a testament to the strength of our regulated market strategy. Canada continues to be a key focus for us, and expanding into our third province reflects both the demand for our content and the strength of our partnerships with licensed operators.
“We are proud to support Alberta’s regulated market with a portfolio that prioritises entertainment, compliance and long-term sustainability.”
To find out more about Play’n GO, please visit playngo.com
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